Finding the Third Proportional to 150,936 and 328,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,936 and 328,080 is: 713,126.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,936 : 328,080 = 328,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,936/328,080 = 328,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,936x = 328,080 × 328,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,936x = 107,636,486,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,636,486,400/150,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,126.67
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